PROJECT PIPING MATERIALS SPECIFICATION

PIPING SPECIFICATION
CLASS 125 DUCTILE IRON CEMENT MORTAR LINED
UNDETERMINED CORR. ALLOW.
UNDERGROUND FIRE WATER SERVICE (NFPA-24) UL/FM
200 PSIG @ 33F (0.56C) to 100F (38C) (Note 1, 2)

Piping Specification No: 12LB-XFZ-SJ

Status of this
specification:

Clients Revised Spec

Clients Spec Rev. No.
Date:

BP Whiting Works, Fire Water Project, Whiting, Indiana

Jacobs Project Number: 58CV582T
J A C O B S

New

R E V I S I O N

R E C O R D

Revision No: A
Date: 09/25/07
Reviewed By:
O. B. Thomas

Prepared By:
Lucy Li

Checked By:
M. Zaidi

Project Approval:

Client Approval:

Coincident Pressure - Temperature Limits

Pressure psig (bar)

200 (51.0)

Temperature - F (C)

33 (0.56) to 100 (38)

COMPONENT &
DESCRIPTION
SIZE RANGE (NPS)
PIPE
4 - 12
Ductile Iron, centrifugally cast,
restrained push-on joint with
cement mortar lining
14 - 24

FITTINGS
4 - 24

RATING /
THICKNESS
Pressure Class
350 psi
Pressure Class
250 psi

Ductile Iron, restrained push-on

Pressure Rating
joint, fusion-bonded epoxy coated 350 psi
inside & outside. (Fittings will
include elbows, bends, tees,
reducers etc)
FLANGE ADAPTERS
4 - 24
Ductile Iron, FF flange one end x Class 125
plain end
Ductile Iron, FF flange one end x
push-on bell end
SLEEVES
4 - 24
Mechanical Joint Solid Sleeve
Ductile Iron, long pattern with
Ductile Iron Retainer Glands
GASKETS
4 - 24
Gasket with lubricant for push-on
restrained joints
1/8 thick NBR for flange joints
BOLTS
High strength low Alloy steel teehead bolts with nuts
BRANCH CONNECTIONS
Reducing fittings

COMPONENT
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATION (ASTM unless otherwise indicated)
Pipe: ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51
UL/FM
Lining: ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4
Pipe: ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51
UL/FM
Lining: ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4

SEE
NOTES
1, 2, 4, 5,
6

ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53- UL/FM 1, 2,4, 5,

Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating per 9
ANSI/AWWA C116/A21.16

ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53

ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53

ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.10

ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11

ENCASEMENT
Polyethylene Tube, 8 mill
thickness

ANSI/AWWA C105/A21.5

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PROJECT PIPING MATERIALS SPECIFICATION

PIPING SPECIFICATION
CLASS 125 DUCTILE IRON CEMENT MORTAR LINED
UNDETERMINED CORR. ALLOW.
UNDERGROUND FIRE WATER SERVICE (NFPA-24) UL/FM
200 PSIG @ 33F (0.56C) to 100F (38C) (Note 1, 2)

Piping Specification No: 12LB-XFZ-SJ

Status of this
specification:

TRIM &/OR SEAT

Clients Revised Spec

Clients Spec Rev. No.
Date:

BP Whiting Works, Fire Water Project, Whiting, Indiana

Jacobs Project Number: 58CV582T
TYPE OF
RATING & END STYLE BONNET
VALVE &
CONNECTION
OR
SIZE NPS
COVER
GATE VALVES
4 - 12
Class 125, FF,
NRS
Bolted
(250 psi rated
working
pressure)

New

PORT
OR
DISC

Ductile Iron, Resilient Full

Wedge, Fusion
Bonded Epoxy
Coated Inside &
Outside, NDZ Stem,
Open Left, w/ 2 sq.
nut, (use with Post
Indicator),
AWWA C515

VALVE
CODE

ASTM
SPEC

Z340AG-94A A-536

SEE
NOTES

1, 11

COMMENT

UL/ FM approved
Rated to 250 PSI
WWP
Recommended
Manufacturer and
Figure No. AFC
Series 2500 or
approved equal

FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
Hydrant
6 Main valve opening. American Darling Model B84B-BB UL/FM approved, with the following:
2 x 2.5 Threaded-on independent hose nozzle gate valves (NST) with cap & chain
2 x 4.5 Pumper nozzle (NST), Amlok, double set screw with cap & chain
Monitor spool elbow x 4 125# FF upper end
Operating nut (NS), open left with handwheel
6-0 Depth of trench
6 125# FF base inlet
Paint: chrome yellow
Monitor
Stang 22 BB3561 free standing elevated monitor, 360 horizontal motion, 45 vertical, cable operated fog nozzle P/N
4767AC 750 gpm, stainless steel control cables
Accessories for
TFT Z1121A Protector Monitor, 4 150# RF inlet, built-in off/on stainless steel ball valve, complete with TFT M-RF 1000
Monitor/Nozzle
gpm master stream nozzle

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PROJECT PIPING MATERIALS SPECIFICATION

PIPING SPECIFICATION
CLASS 125 DUCTILE IRON CEMENT MORTAR LINED
UNDETERMINED CORR. ALLOW.
UNDERGROUND FIRE WATER SERVICE (NFPA-24) UL/FM
200 PSIG @ 33F (0.56C) to 100F (38C) (Note 1, 2)
BP Whiting Works, Fire Water Project, Whiting, Indiana
Jacobs Project Number: 58CV582T

Piping Specification No: 12LB-XFZ-SJ

Status of this
specification:

New

Clients Revised Spec

Clients Spec Rev. No.
Date:

Notes:
1.
2.

All pipe and piping components shall be Factory Mutual/ Underwriter's Laboratory (UL/FM) approved.
Assembly & installation of boltless restrained pipe with field-lok 350 joints, flanges and fittings will be performed per NFPA-24 and
manufacturers recommended instructions.
3. The piping system to be a fully restrained field-lok 350 push-on joint system.
4. All exterior surface of Ductile iron Pipe shall be asphaltic coated one (1) mil average dry thickness (see ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 and
Cement-Mortar Lining per ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4). Fittings to be Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated interior and exterior per
ANSI/AWWA C116/A21.16 (Note: Based on availability, the fittings may be Cement Mortar lined per ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4).
5. For soil corrosion protection, all under ground Ductile Iron pipe and fittings and other appurtenances, to be encased in loose
polyethylene wrap or tubes per ANSI/AWWA C105/A21.5. The installation procedure for the polyethylene encasement tube shall be in
accordance with applicable standard and the manufacturer's instructions.
6. All system should be flushed in accordance with the following minimum preferred flow rates:
NPS 4 400gpm,
NPS 6 900gpm,
NPS 8 1600gpm,
NPS 14 and larger 4500gpm.
7. Gaskets for Ductile iron piping and fittings to be furnished by manufacturer and shall be packed separately.
8. Gasket lubricant to be compatible with gasket material and furnished by the pipe manufacturer.
9. Mechanical joint retainer glands to be used on all M.J. connections. Retainer glands to be "Mega-Lug retainer glands" by 'EBBA' Iron or
equal.
10. This Standard is to be used in conjunction with the following standards and codes:
a. ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50 - Thickness Design of Ductile-Iron Pipe
b. ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 - Ductile Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast for Water
c. ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 - Ductile Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings,3 in. through 48 in. for water
d. ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 - Rubber-Gasket joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure pipe and fittings
e. ANSI/AWWA C105/A21.5 - Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile-Iron pipe systems
f.
ANSI/AWWA C104 /A21.4 - Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and fittings for Water.
g. ANSI/AWWA C116/A21.16 Protective Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings for the Interior and Exterior Surfaces of DuctileIron
and Gray-Iron fittings for Water Supply Service.
h. AWWA C600 - Installation of Ductile-Iron Water Main and their appurtenances
i.
NFPA24 - Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
11. Valve Rated to 250 psi WWP, UL/FM, Epoxy Coated, Open Left (use with post indicator), (valve code suffix, option-94A).
12. Any thrust block requirement to be evaluated based on soil conditions or at change in direction.

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